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AJ54 MEU

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,351 mi
Last recorded127,351 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 127,351 miles

All inner arches corroded

All suspension components corroded

Chassis corroded

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Underbody covered in sealants

Fail 28 Apr 2021 127,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 115,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner sills covered in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 113,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,150 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 112,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner mid sill corroded

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 112,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop damaged (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 12 Oct 2015 99,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides undersills holed and corrded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear penal around leaf spring mountings holed and corroded (6.1.A.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,222 miles

Screw stuck in nearside front tyre tread

offside rear tyre rubber perishing and cracked not exposing cord

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,572 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise disc pads look low.

advise not much reserve parking brake.

advise o/s rear tyre perishing in tread pattern.

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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AJ54 MEU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 MEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 MEU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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